Narrative:The DC-3 was high and fast on the approach after breaking through the clouds on an instrument approach to Birmingham. The aircraft touched down at the runway intersections and continued tail high off the runway. It ran through a perimeter fence and ended up in a creek.

PROBABLE CAUSE: "The action of the pilot in committing himself to a landing from an approach which was too high and too fast."

Sources:

» CAB File No. 301-46

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This map shows the airport of departure and the intended destination of the flight. The line between the airports does not display the exact flight path. Distance from Knoxville Airport, TN to Birmingham Airport, AL as the crow flies is 353 km (220 miles).